12 of 12 April

*Aaron didn't have class this morning, which was a welcome break for me. I was able to go to aerobics AND grocery shopping without the boys.

*Driving home from the grocery store the rain was pouring, I had the radio turned up to a station of my choice (never happens when Bear is in the car) and I was thoroughly enjoying myself on a gloomy California day.

*Moose had discovered how fun it is to play on the couch when all the cushions are taken off. I really wonder when I'll get to use the couch as a couch instead of everything else it is these days.

*Went Visiting Teaching to one the sisters in the ward. One down, Two to go.

*Laundry, laundry and more laundry. It's amazing how much laundry piles up when you've been on vacation.

*Moose had a rough afternoon and needed extra love. He just wanted to sit and be held. It's a rare occurrence and I didn't mind one bit.

*the Toy Story Mania app on the iPod is addicting. I waste way too much time playing it.

*Bear did not want to take his nap today, but after he laid still on his bed for 2 seconds he was out.

*Aaron picked up a bike box to ship Eric's bike back to Utah. I can't believe it'll cost over $150. He hasn't ridden it once since we moved-kinda bummed that we even moved it and now have to pay to ship it back.

*We had our good friends over for FHE tonight to plan a summer camping trip to Yosemite. April made homemade ice cream sandwiches that were so yummy. Definitely excited to spend a week in the mountains away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

*Started reading the Hunger Games. I've heard it's good, we'll see.

*Moose loves playing with the toilet paper. If I can't find him, the bathroom is the first place to look and chances are he's got the whole roll undone.

12 of 12 March

*Bear is really good about wiping his own nose. Unfortunately he is not so good about throwing them away once he is finished.

*Bear loves to talk on the phone. We have to call Grandma Jo almost every day just so he has someone to talk to.

*Moose's new favorite thing is to pull himself up to any object he can. He wants to stand on his own so bad.

*We couldn't ignore the California sunshine anymore so we headed out to the park.

*Trying to eat a little healthier these days.

*Reading books before naps is a must. The NASCAR book from the library is a favorite.

*Moose's medications/machines. I will be so happy when he's healthy and we don't have to give him breathing treatments anymore.

*Mini Eggs. Enough Said.

*Moose started crawling earlier this week. He's already figured out how to carry stuff with him while he crawls.

*Blue popsicles after naps are a daily favorite. The bike helmet was just an added bonus today.

*Aaron was supposed to go help the youth with baptisms; but they didn't need him so he came home to spend time with us since we rarely see him. We had a little movie night complete with popcorn and mike & ikes.

*Every night this week we've been sleeping with Moose on the couch. I don't even know if sleeping is the right word, mostly just holding him and trying to keep him from screaming, coughing and throwing up. Tonight was no exception.

12 of 12 February

*Bear taking after his daddy already and playing with the ipod while taking care of business

*dishes, dishes and more dishes

*we got a fun valentine's day package in the mail from Pappy and Grammy. Bear took care of the conversation hearts for both he and Moose.

*Good Morning kisses for Moose are a daily favorite.

*Moose finally learned how to get the puffs into his mouth by himself although he still prefers to have someone do it for him.

*I wasn't feeling my best so we left aerobics early. I ended up finishing the abs workout at home.

*Will my couch ever be used to sit on again? If we move his cars Bear freaks out. I love little boys.

*Moose fell off our bed and got a few scrapes on his forehead and nose. I feel like I should get the worst mom of the day award for that one.

*Finally finished sewing the Valentine's Day Pillows April and I made. I'm impressed I finished them in time for Valentine's next year.

*Aaron decided it would be fun to go out for pizza. We went to Shakeys. Totally wouldn't recommend it-homemade pizza is so much better.

*Came home from pizza and ate some flag cake to celebrate the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Of course we put Bear to bed shortly after it started. Aaron and I passed out on the couch and woke up when it was over. Go USA!

*Bear and Aaron reading one last book before bedtime.

12 for 12 January

One of my favorite bloggers did a 12 for 12 challenge last year and is doing it again this year. I decided to jump on board this year, so on the 12th of each month for the next 12 months I'll take 12 pictures of the day. After I put this collage together I realized once again that I have a lot of room for improvement. I've gotten lazy in my picture taking and usually end up with simple snapshots/poor composition. I was lucky that we had friends over for a banana split birthday celebration or I wouldn't have had 12 pictures of the day. Hopefully over the next year as I do this I'll be better at documenting our everyday in a more artistic way. I mean, I know my life isn't glamourous, but I can sure make it look like it is right?